Ingles

state

gb/stˈeɪt/ us/stˈeɪt/
B1 Ingles
~ 1000
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan B1 state
1

a particular condition or situation

The way something or someone is at a certain time.

Padron ng paggamit: in a [adjective] state
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'state' with 'country'. In this sense, it means condition, not a political region.
Mga kasingkahulugan
condition (More general and neutral; can be used for physical, mental, or situational circumstances.)
Mga kasalungat
chaos (Represents complete disorder, which is the opposite of an organized or stable state.)
Mga kolokasyon
state of mind |in a bad state |in a good state |emotional state |current state
Mga tema
daily life |emotions |society |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • The house was in a terrible state after the storm.
  • Her mental state has improved since the treatment.
  • The economy is currently in a fragile state.
  • He left the car in a poor state.
  • The patient was in a critical state when admitted.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • The room is in a bad state.
  • She is in a happy state today.
  • The car is in a good state.
  • His health is in a bad state now.
Pangngalan B1 entity
2

a political division or country

A country, or an area inside a country with its own government.

Padron ng paggamit: the state of [name]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse 'state' meaning political division with 'state' meaning condition. Context determines meaning.
Mga kasingkahulugan
nation (Refers to an independent country rather than a subdivision of one.)
Mga kasalungat
private sector (In governance context, refers to non-governmental parts of society, opposite of 'the state' as government.)
Mga kolokasyon
member state |state government |sovereign state |federal state
Mga tema
politics |geography |law
Mga Halimbawa
  • Texas is the second-largest state in the US.
  • France is a European state with a long history.
  • Each state has its own laws and regulations.
  • The state is responsible for providing public education.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • Texas is a big state.
  • France is a European state.
  • Each state has its own rules.
Pandiwa formal B2 action
3

to say or write clearly

To say something clearly and formally.

Padron ng paggamit: to state [something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes use 'say' instead of 'state' in formal contexts. 'State' is more official and exact.
Mga kasingkahulugan
declare (Often more formal and public than 'state'.)
Mga kasalungat
withhold (To deliberately not say something, opposite of expressing it.)
Mga kolokasyon
state clearly |state the facts |state your name |as stated above
Mga tema
communication |law |education
Mga Halimbawa
  • Please state your full name for the record.
  • The terms and conditions are stated on the back of the form.
  • She stated that she was not guilty.
  • The report stated that sales had increased.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • Please state your name.
  • He stated that he was tired.
  • The paper states the rules.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
state
IPA
GB/stˈeɪt/
US/stˈeɪt/
Mga pantig at diin
state (1 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (state)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
  • Base: state
  • Plural: state, states
Verb
  • Base: state
  • 3rd Person Singular: states
  • Present Participle: stating
  • Past: stated
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
states noun stating verb stated verb
Core family
statement noun B1
Related words
statehood noun statewide adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
stateless adjective
Advanced or less common
overstate verb C1 understate verb B2 overstatement noun understatement noun
Mga ekspresyon

head of state

1
/hˈɛd əv stˈeɪt/
fixed phrase formal

chief representative of a country

The main leader of a country, often the president or monarch.

Mga Halimbawa
  • The head of state will visit Japan next month.
  • As head of state, she represents the nation abroad.

in a state

1
/ˈɪn ə stˈeɪt/
fixed phrase informal

being upset or anxious

Feeling upset, worried, or excited in a way that shows clearly.

Mga Halimbawa
  • She was in a real state after losing her keys.
  • Don’t get yourself in such a state over nothing.

state of mind

1
/stˈeɪt əv mˈaɪnd/
fixed phrase

a person's mental condition

How someone feels or thinks at a certain time.

Mga Halimbawa
  • His calm state of mind helped him solve the problem.
  • Meditation can improve your state of mind.

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